Database administrator at Spektrum

Braine-l'Alleud, Wallonia, Belgium -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Database Administration, Cloud Database Solutions, Microsoft SQL Server, Database Migrations, Backup and Recovery Strategies, Automation, PowerShell, CI/CD Integration, High Availability, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Security, Command and Control Systems, Satellite Communications, Electronic Warfare, Information Management, Reporting Technologies

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Spektrum have a wide range of exciting opportunities in several global locations. We are always looking to add great new talent to our team and look forward to hearing from you. Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects. Who we are supporting The NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATO's member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. The NCIA provides a wide range of services, including: Cyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats. Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations. Satellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces. Electronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO's mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks. Information Management: The NCIA manages NATO's information technology infrastructure, including its databases, applications, and servers. Overall, the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATO's communication and information technology capabilities. The program Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS) The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATO’s principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider. It provides, maintains and defends the NATO enterprise-wide information technology infrastructure to enable Allies to consult together under Article IV, and, when required, stand together in the face of attack under Article V. To provide these critical services, in the modern evolving dynamic environment the NCI Agency needs to build and maintain high performance-engaged workforce. The NCI Agency workforce strategically consists of three major categorise's: NATO International Civilians (NIC)'s, Military (Mil), and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWC)'s. The IWCs are a critical part of the overall NCI Agency workforce and make up approximately 15 percent of the total workforce. Role ID – C004466 Role Duties and Responsibilities Supporting Database Migrations from On-Prem to Cloud Environments Maintaining Advanced DB Architectures on High Availability and Disaster Recovery Database Environments Knowledge of the Microsoft reporting technologies(PowerBI, SSRS, SSIS), Grafana reporting and Automation technologies (Ansible) and sound experience on at least two; Develops and configures tools to enable automation of database administration tasks. Develops dynamic reports for database management systems, including issues and considerations; Designs standard reports and automation policies to regulate database management system activities; Having basic knowledge for other database technologies like Oracle, MySQL and PostgreSQL Keeping up to date Software Lifecycle (roadmap) management of database products ; Performs routine installation, re-configuration, backups of database and related products on on-premises and cloud environments. Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications Proficient in cloud database solutions such as Azure SQL Database and automation, ensuring efficient and scalable deployments. Expertise in database administration, cloud database management and on-prem, and security best practices. Adapt at database migrations from on-prem to cloud, Have an experience for backup and recovery strategies, automation with PowerShell, and CI/CD integration, contributing to robust and secure database infrastructures. Extensive experience of Microsoft SQL Server on ON-Prem and Cloud Environments A good understanding of more advanced architectures on High Availability and Disaster Recovery solutions, like server clustering and virtual infrastructures; Working Location Braine L’Alleud, Belgium Working Policy On-site Travel Some travel to other NATO sites may be required Security Clearance Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance We never know what new opportunities might be just over the horizon. If this opportunity isn't for you please feel free to send us your resume anyway and be the first to know if something suitable for your skills and experience comes up.

Responsibilities

The Database Administrator will support database migrations from on-prem to cloud environments and maintain advanced database architectures. They will also develop and configure tools for automating database administration tasks and create dynamic reports for database management systems.